First weather warning day: Dangerous heat and humidity

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Weather days of the first warning apply Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday due to dangerous heat and humidity.

Heat indices of around 100° or more are expected.

A Air quality alarm is in effect again today in the greater Nashville area. It is Code Orange: unhealthy for sensitive groups such as the elderly, small children and people with respiratory problems such as asthma, COPD or heart/lung disease. The general public is not affected.

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Today marks the beginning of a four-day stretch of extremely hot and humid weather in the Midstate. Temperatures will be around 95 degrees this afternoon, but heat index readings – or more commonly known as “feels like” temperatures – will be above 100 degrees. That will be the case again on Saturday.

According to the forecast, Sunday and Monday will be the hottest days of the week. Air temperatures will be between 35 and 40 degrees Celsius, and heat indices will be well above 30 degrees Celsius.

If you’re planning to spend Father’s Day outdoors, be sure to take plenty of breaks and drink plenty of fluids indoors in the air-conditioned kitchen, as heat levels on Sunday could reach 115°F in some areas. There’s a slight chance of rain on both days, but the chance of rain is only 20%.

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Humidity is expected to decrease somewhat over the next week, but the rest of the week will remain hot with highs around 35 degrees. Lows will remain warm between 18 and 24 degrees.

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